Allen Toussaint (born January 14, 1938) is an American musician, songwriter… Read Full Bio ↴Allen Toussaint (born January 14, 1938) is an American musician, songwriter and record producer and one of the most influential figures in New Orleans R&B who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998. In the 1960s and 1970s, he was a prolific writer, producer and arranger, creating numerous hits for a variety of artists including Lee Dorsey, Robert Palmer, The Showmen, The Meters, Betty Wright, Solomon Burke and Willie West. He produced material for Dr John, Labelle, Chocolate Milk and Aaron Neville amongst many more.
An accomplished pianist and lyricist, Toussaint wrote many hit songs including early instrumental efforts Java (a hit for Al Hirt) and Whipped Cream which went platinum when done by Herb Alpert. Other Toussaint compositions that continue to be covered by artists to this day, include "Working in a Coalmine", "PLAY SOMETHING SWEET (BRICKYARD BLUES)", "Get Out My Life Woman" and "Yes We Can Can". Some of his songs from the 1950s and 1960s were penned under his mother's maiden name, the pseudonym Naomi Neville. These include Fortune Teller recorded by the Rolling Stones, and "Ruler of My Heart", recorded by Irma Thomas and reinterpreted as "Pain in My Heart" by Otis Redding. He arranged horn parts for The Band, and wrote what became one of Glen Campbell's biggest hits Southern Nights as well as A Certain Girl , which charted when recorded by acts as diverse as Warren Zevon, Benny Spellman and The Yardbirds.
Aside from his success behind the scenes, Toussaint also launched his own solo career, which peaked in the '70s with the albums "From a Whisper to a Scream" and "Southern Nights". For much of his career he partnered with Marshall Sehorn. They co-owned and operated the Sea-Saint recording studio in the Gentilly neighborhood of New Orleans. They also partnered in a record label, that went under various names. Along with many of his contemporaries, Allen Toussaint found that interest in his compositions was rekindled when his work began to be heavily sampled by hip hop artists in the 1980s and 1990s.
Despite rumours at the time, Toussaint did not take refuge at the Louisiana Superdome in the wake of the Hurricane Katrina disaster. Instead, Toussaint weathered out the storm in the Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel. After the hurricane Toussaint left New Orleans for New York City, where he is currently living while his house is rebuilt. His first television appearance after the hurricane was on the September 7, 2005 episode of The Late Show with David Letterman, sitting in with Paul Shaffer and his CBS Orchestra. Toussaint performs each month at Joe's Pub in New York City.
"The River In Reverse", Toussaint's collaborative album with Elvis Costello, was released on 29 May 2006 and was recorded in Toussaint's native New Orleans and Hollywood with help from engineer and producer Joe Hardy. Costello and Toussaint assembled a big band and embarked on a tour of theaters and festivals and released a DVD of their collaboration. Toussaint continues to record, perform and help run his NYNO label.
An accomplished pianist and lyricist, Toussaint wrote many hit songs including early instrumental efforts Java (a hit for Al Hirt) and Whipped Cream which went platinum when done by Herb Alpert. Other Toussaint compositions that continue to be covered by artists to this day, include "Working in a Coalmine", "PLAY SOMETHING SWEET (BRICKYARD BLUES)", "Get Out My Life Woman" and "Yes We Can Can". Some of his songs from the 1950s and 1960s were penned under his mother's maiden name, the pseudonym Naomi Neville. These include Fortune Teller recorded by the Rolling Stones, and "Ruler of My Heart", recorded by Irma Thomas and reinterpreted as "Pain in My Heart" by Otis Redding. He arranged horn parts for The Band, and wrote what became one of Glen Campbell's biggest hits Southern Nights as well as A Certain Girl , which charted when recorded by acts as diverse as Warren Zevon, Benny Spellman and The Yardbirds.
Aside from his success behind the scenes, Toussaint also launched his own solo career, which peaked in the '70s with the albums "From a Whisper to a Scream" and "Southern Nights". For much of his career he partnered with Marshall Sehorn. They co-owned and operated the Sea-Saint recording studio in the Gentilly neighborhood of New Orleans. They also partnered in a record label, that went under various names. Along with many of his contemporaries, Allen Toussaint found that interest in his compositions was rekindled when his work began to be heavily sampled by hip hop artists in the 1980s and 1990s.
Despite rumours at the time, Toussaint did not take refuge at the Louisiana Superdome in the wake of the Hurricane Katrina disaster. Instead, Toussaint weathered out the storm in the Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel. After the hurricane Toussaint left New Orleans for New York City, where he is currently living while his house is rebuilt. His first television appearance after the hurricane was on the September 7, 2005 episode of The Late Show with David Letterman, sitting in with Paul Shaffer and his CBS Orchestra. Toussaint performs each month at Joe's Pub in New York City.
"The River In Reverse", Toussaint's collaborative album with Elvis Costello, was released on 29 May 2006 and was recorded in Toussaint's native New Orleans and Hollywood with help from engineer and producer Joe Hardy. Costello and Toussaint assembled a big band and embarked on a tour of theaters and festivals and released a DVD of their collaboration. Toussaint continues to record, perform and help run his NYNO label.
Moon River
The Allen Toussaint Orchestra Lyrics
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Black And White Orchestra Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Blake Moon river wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Bobby Darin Moon River, wider than a mile, I'm crossing you in style…
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Brad Mehldau Moon River, wider than a mile: I'm crossin' you in…
Brad Mehldau Trio Moon River, wider than a mile: I'm crossin' you in…
Bxnjamin Moon river, wider than a mile Wherever you're goin', I'm goi…
Cafe Orchestra Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Caterina Valente Moon River, wider than a mile: I'm crossin' you in…
Clay Aiken Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Cliff Richard Moon river, wider than a mile. I'm crossin' you in style…
Connie Francis Moon River, wider than a mile: I'm crossin' you in…
Cutleri Moon River Wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style Somed…
D.E.U.S. - КВАРТЕТ Moon River, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Danny Williams MOON RIVER, WIDER THAN A MILE I'M CROSSIN' YOU IN STYLE…
Danny Wright Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Dave Koz Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style,…
Dave Koz feat. Barry Manilow Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
David Burnham Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Dawn Landes feat. The Kentuckians Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossin' you in style…
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Diana Panton Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Dr John Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Dr. John Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Dr. Linda Reese with Adam Chester Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Dr. Nick Moore Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Duane Eddy Moon River, wider than a mile, I'm crossing you in…
Duke Ellington Moon River, wider than a mile I'm crossin' you in style…
Eartha Kitt Moon River, wider than a mile: I'm crossin' you in…
Eddie Fisher Moon river, wider than a mile, I'm crossing you in style,…
Eliza Rickman Moon river Wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style somed…
Emi Fujita Moon river, wider than a mile I′m crossing you in style…
Eric Clapton Jeff Beck Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Ernesto Cortazar Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Evening Hymns Run to me, cause I've left my arms wide open. My…
Evinha Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Eydie Gorme Moon River, wider than a mile: I'm crossin' you in…
Eydie Gormé Moon River, wider than a mile: I'm crossin' you in style…
Fatih Erkoç & Kerem Görsev Trio Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossin' you in …
Frank Chacksfield and His Orchestra Moon River, wider than a mile I'm crossin' you in style…
Frank Ocean One, two Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in…
Frank Sinatra Moon river wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Frühstück bei Tiffany - Henry Mancini Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
GERIONA Jo, veient com tu somrius, sóc la nena/el nen que ahir…
Greyhound Moon River, wider than a mile, I'm crossin' you in style…
H. Mancini Audrey Hepburn Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Helen O'connell Moon River, wider than a mile: I'm crossin' you in…
Helmut Lotti Moon River, wider than a mile, I′m crossing you in…
Henry Mancing & His Orchestra Moon River, wider than a mile, I'm crossing you in style…
Henry Mancini Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Henry Mancini His Orchestra Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Henry Mancini & Henry Mancini and His Orchestra Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Henry Mancini & Henry Mancini and His Orchestra & Chorus Moon River, Wider than a mile: I'm crossin' you in style …
Henry Mancini & His Orchestra Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
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Henry Mancini & His Orchestra And Choir Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Henry Mancini & His Orchestra and Chorus Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
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Henry Mancini: Royal Philharmonic Pops Orchestra Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
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Henry Mancini;Henry Mancini & His Orchestra and Chorus Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Hiroko Yakushimaru ムーン・リバー ふるさとの 海につづく川 わかれのかなしみ 流していっておくれ 月の ひかりうけ きらめく川面に サヨ…
His All-Stars Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Horne Lena Moon River, wider than a mile: I'm crossin' you in…
Innocence Mission Moon river, wider than a mile I'll be crossing you in…
J.Livingston Orchestra & Singers Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
J.Mercer Moon River, wider than a mile: I'm crossin' you in…
Jackie Gleason Moon River, wider than a mile, I'm crossin' you in style…
Jacob Collier Moon River Wider than a mile I'm crossin' you in style Some …
James Last [instrumental]…
James Moody Moon river wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Jane Monheit Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Jay & The Americans Moon River Moonriver Wider than a mile I'll be crossing you …
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Jerry Butler Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Jerry Butler & The Impressions Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in…
Jim Reeves Not until the next time Will I cry all night for…
Joey McIntyre Moon river, wider than a mile, I'm crossing you in style…
John Valby Moon River, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
John Williams Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Johnny Mathis Moon river wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Johnny Mercer Moon River, wider than a mile: I'm crossin' you in…
Johnny Mercer - Henry Mancini Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Judy Garland Moon River, wider than a mile: I'm crossin' you in…
Jung Sungha Misery Oh yeah Oh yeah So scared of breaking it But you won'…
Kalan Moon river wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Khalil Fong (方大同) Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Lee Wiley Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossin' you in style…
Lena Horne Moon River, wider than a mile: I'm crossin' you in…
Lesley Garrett Moon River, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Lino Patruno and His Orchestra Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
LIVING ROOM - Frank Ocean One, two Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in…
Liz Callaway Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
M. Gore Moon River, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
M. Vaughan Moon River, wider than a mile I'm crossin' you in style…
Mancini Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Mancini Henry His Orchestra & Chorus Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Mantovani Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Mantovani His Orchestra Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Mantovani & His Orchestra Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Mantovani Orchestra Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Marcini/Mercer Moon River, wider than a mile: I'm crossin' you in…
Marlene Dietrich Moon River, wider than a mile: I'm crossin' you in…
Mary Black Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Melody Gardot Moon river, wider than a mile I′m crossing you in style…
Milla Jovovich Moon River, Wider than a mile, I'll be crossing you in sty…
Mitchell Ayres Moon River, wider than a mile, I'm crossing you in…
Mochida Kaori Moon river Wider than a mile I'm crossin'you in style Some d…
Monheit Jane Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Morrissey Moon River Wider than a mile I'll be crossing you in style S…
Music-Themes Moon river wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Nan Vernon Moon river wider than a mile I′m crossing you in style…
Nancy Wilson Moon River, wider than a mile: I'm crossin' you in style…
Neil Diamond Moon river wider than a mile I'm crossin' you in style…
Nicki Parrott Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Nico Fidenco Moon river wider than a mile I'm crossin' you in style…
Nicole Henry Moon River, wider than a mile, I'm crossing you in…
Nieka Moss Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Nieka Moss & Jason Lux Moon river, wider than a mile I′m crossing you in style…
O S Moon River, wider than a mile: I'm crossin' you in…
Oscar Toney. JR. Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Pat Boone (Moody river, moody river) Moody river more deadly than the …
Patti Page Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Patty Griffin Moon River, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Paul Anka Moon River, wider than a mile, I'm crossing you in…
Paul Carrack Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Pedro José Sánchez Martínez Moon river... no te olvidaré yo no me dejaré llevar por el…
Perry - Kingsley Moon River, wider than a mile, I'm crossing you in…
Pery Ribeiro Moon river wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Petra Haden and Bill Frisell Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Philippine Madrigal Singers Moon river wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Pijar I found you in the late night I see you lonely…
Quincy Jones Moon River, wider than a mile I'm crossin' you in style…
R. Malo P. Flynn R. Ickes D. Pomeroy Moon River, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Rahsaan Roland Kirk Moon River, wider than a mile I'm crossin' you in style…
Ray Conniff INSTRUMENTAL Moon river, wider than a mile I′m crossing you …
Richard Moon river, wider than a mile. I'm crossin' you in style…
Richard Clayderman Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Robert Mersey Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Roland Kirk & Quincy Jones and His Orchestra Moon River, wider than a mile I'm crossin' you in style…
Roy & Rosemary Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Rumer Moon River, wider than a mile I′m crossing you in style…
Santo & Johnny Moon River, wider than a mile: I'm crossin' you in…
Sarah Brightman Moon river, wider than a mile, I'm crossing you in style,…
Sarah Brightman & Mark Butcher Moon river, wider than a mile, I'm crossing you in style,…
Sarah Vaughan Moon River, wider than a mile I'm crossin' you in style…
Shall We Dance Moon River, wider than a mile, I'm crossing you in…
Shirley Bassey Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Sonia Moon river wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Starlight Orchestra & Singers Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Steve Lawrence Moon River, wider than a mile: I'm crossin' you in…
Stevie Wonder Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Sungha Jung Misery Oh yeah Oh yeah So scared of breaking it But you won'…
Susan Wong Moon river wider than a mile I'm crossing you in…
Swan Dive Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
The Caterina Valente Singers Moon River, wider than a mile: I'm crossin' you in…
The Divine Comedy Moon River Wider than a mile I′m crossing you in style Some …
The Drifters Ben E. King Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
The Four Freshmen Moon River, wider than a mile: I'm crossin' you in…
The Geoff Love Singers Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in…
The Henry Mancini Orchestra Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
The Innocence Mission Moon River, wider than a mile, I'm crossing you in…
The Lettermen Moon River, wider than a mile: I'm crossin' you in…
The London Starlight Orchestra & Singer Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
The Mantovani Orchestra Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
The New 101 Strings Orchestra Moon River, wider than a mile, I'm crossing you in style…
The Night Owl Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
The Overtones Moon river wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
The Pop Royals Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
The Rainbow Collections Moon river, wider than a mile I’m crossing you in style…
The Ray Stanley Singers And Orchestra Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
The XOXO's Moon river, wider than a mile I′m crossing you in style…
Tom and Giovanna Fletcher Moon River Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you i…
Ultimate Mancini Orchestra Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Vic Damone Moon River, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Vince Guaraldi Trio Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Westlife Moon River wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Williams Andy Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Williams Danny Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in…
Willie Nelson Moon River wider than a mile I'm crossing you in…
Wilson Nancy Moon River, wider than a mile: I'm crossin' you in…
WOHNZIMMER - Andy Williams Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Wolfgun ft. Rchetype Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style,…
Yuji Ohno & Lupintic Five Moon River, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
[Mancini Mercer] Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
小野丽莎Lisa Ono Moon river wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style Some…
方大同 Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
氣志團 Moon River Moon River Moon River Moon River 水面に浮かぶ Moon Rive…
王若琳 Moon river wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
Louis Armstrong Moon river, wider than a mile I'm crossing you in style…
We have lyrics for these tracks by The Allen Toussaint Orchestra:
A Day In The Life I read the news today oh boy About a lucky man…
I Baby's good to me, you know, She's happy as can be,…
I'm In The Mood For Love I'm in the mood for love Simply because you're near me. Funn…
I'm Not in Love I'm in the mood for love Simply because you're near me. Funn…
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary…
Love Is A Many Splendored Thing Love is a many splendored thing It's the April rose that…
Nobody Does It Better Nobody does it better makes me feel sad for the…
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